Oneida City Police seek help identifying three involved in Walmart theft

ONEIDA >> The Oneida City Police Department is seeking help from the public with identifying three people who allegedly made off with $50.49 after returning items for cash at the Oneida Walmart that they did not actually buy.

Police say that on Jan. 15 between 6:31 p.m. and 7:28 p.m. a man wearing tan shorts and a black sweatshirt, along with and a woman wearing a black jacket and jeans with medium length blond hair appearing to be in their late teens to their mid-20s, used old receipts to exchange items from within the store for money at the customer service desk.

Police believe the pair retrieved receipts from the trash, then went through the store selecting items listed on the receipts, later taking them to the customer service desk to return them as if they had paid for them.

The young woman allegedly signed four return slips using the name, “Jesa Russo”.

Police say that a third individual, possibly in his early 20s and wore a camouflage hat, also appeared to be involved.

That individual drove what is believed to be a dark-colored (possibly green) Toyota Camry or Corolla, or a vehicle with a similar body style.

Police say that in store surveillance footage indicates that all three individuals appear to be working together.

Anyone with information about the incident may contact Oneida City Police Department at: 315-363-9111.